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Turning Down the Heat on Urban Heat Islands
VirtualHave you ever noticed on a hot day that it is cooler when standing by green space? Or maybe you've noticed that there seems to be city weather and non-city weather? If yes, you would be feeling the effects of the urban heat island effect, a serious problem for marginalized and vulnerable populations in urban …
Unpacking Nashville’s Recycling Services
VirtualWe are throwing it back to an oldie but a goodie, with a new twist. Recycling has come up consistently in our chat during previous episodes so we are revisiting our very first topic of Sustainable in the City. Join us as we pull back the curtain on how plastics recycling happens regionally, why plastics …
SiTC: Can Tennessee Green Its Grid?
VirtualIn last month’s episode we learned how to communicate about sustainability. For this month, we want you to use those skills to ask questions and provide feedback on TVA’s sustainability plan for the state. Learn about our current energy system and how Tennessee can move towards an energy system that benefits everyone. We will also …